Chronotherapy
"Chronotherapy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The adaptation of therapeutic approaches such as pharmacological (DRUG CHRONOTHERAPY), surgical, radiological, or physical to the known variations in biological RHYTHMICITY, such as CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS. The treatment is aimed at supporting normal rhythms, or modifying the timing of therapy to achieve maximal efficacy and minimal adverse effect.
| Descriptor ID |
D019454
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.168
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Chronotherapy" by people in Profiles.
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Smith MR, Eastman CI. Night shift performance is improved by a compromise circadian phase position: study 3. Circadian phase after 7 night shifts with an intervening weekend off. Sleep. 2008 Dec; 31(12):1639-45.
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Wyatt JK. Delayed sleep phase syndrome: pathophysiology and treatment options. Sleep. 2004 Sep 15; 27(6):1195-203.